Words with the letter G

The letter G is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 2 points, and offers plenty of opportunities to score if played wisely. Because G frequently appears in English words, it’s important to know a variety of words containing G, especially shorter ones like go, gi, and gag, which can help you fit tiles into tight spaces. Placing the letter G on double or triple letter score squares can boost its value, and combining it with common vowels allows you to form versatile words such as gate, gain, and gill. Effective use of G can open new avenues for building longer words and creating multiple scoring combinations.

Another key strategy for playing G involves extending existing words by adding G to form plurals, verb forms, or new words. For example, adding G to ran to make rang or to tag to create tags can multiply your scoring opportunities. Being familiar with two- and three-letter G words like gem and gut is also helpful for quick, tactical plays when the board is crowded. Overall, understanding how to leverage the letter G in your word choices and placements can give you an edge in controlling the board and maximizing points.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
combings	20	20
combining	22	22
combusting	23	23
comforting	22	22
comfortingly	27	27
coming	15	15
comingle	18	18
comingled	20	20
comingles	19	19
comingling	23	23
comings	16	16
commandeering	27	27
commanding	24	24
commandingly	29	29
commemorating	28	28
commencing	26	26
commending	24	24
commentating	25	25
commenting	23	23
commercialising	31	31
commercing	25	25
commingle	22	22
commingled	24	24
commingles	23	23
commingling	27	27